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HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 106
Live (when recorded that is) from Philadelphia John and I talk business and politics (watch politics). We cover the new MB&F MoonMachine, Buben & Zorweg, as well our new friend Tim.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 106 here.Download the MP3

Introducing the Steinhart Ocean Titanium 500 Premium
Last time we wrote about Steinhart, it was to announce the Ocean One Vintage Dual Time, their take on the infamous white-dialed Rolex Pan Am GMT. As one might expect, our readers welcomed that release with mixed feelings, with most detractors bemoaning Steinhart's continued affinity for homage watches.Now, there is no denying that Steinhart made a name for itself by selling homage watches based on a number of different Rolex references, and because of that Steinhart is often a lightning rod for criticism. But while the Ocean One line may be the brand's bread and butter, Steinhart has also released a number of original designs over the years, among them the Apollon, the Triton, and the entire Ocean Two range. Earlier last week, Steinhart announced their latest diver, a watch the falls conceptually somewhere between their two diver lines, the Ocean Titanium 500 premium.The Ocean Titanium 500 comes in a 42mm case that is aesthetically similar to what you can find across their Ocean One ra

Basel 2011 Seiko Premier Collection
The 2011 SEIKO Premier collection.A new look, a new mechanical movement and a perpetual appeal.Premier is SEIKO¡¯s leading dress watch collection and has been a consistent and significant success worldwide for many years, first in Europe but now all over the world. Its appeal lies in the synthesis of the modern with the classical. The exterior design is inspired by the architecture of classical times, but with the addition of touches from the world of modern buildings. Similarly, the duality of Premier is expressed in the movements within. The Premier range includes both traditional mechanical calibers and also the very latest Kinetic movements. In every sense, where classicism and modernity meet, there lies the essence of SEIKO Premier.A new lookFor 2011, the collection offers a new interpretation of this classic and modern duality. The cases are slightly more rounded, the dials are more textured, the crowns are new and the bracelet links are slightly smaller, to give a softer fit on t

The Cushion
The cushion form came in several varieties over the years. Below are links to four such varieties. (Again, thanks to Tom Diss for providing the photos and sharing his collection.)Cushion B Cushion Engraved Cushion Form Cushion WWII Which one is your favorite?Typically, I am a sucker for a seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock as shown on the WWII model, but there's something about the Cushion B that appeals to me.

From B to Wings
Anyone know when Breitling went from the stylized B to the Wings on the clasp, ideally on the Datora model.